Microsoft Learn

{{Short description|Microsoft documentation and training library}}

{{Infobox website

| name = Microsoft Learn

| url = {{url|https://learn.microsoft.com/}}

| ipv6 = Yes

| commercial = Yes

| type = Knowledge base

| registration = Optional

| owner = Microsoft

| area_served = Worldwide

| launch_date = {{start date and age|2018|9|26}}

| current_status = Online

| language = Multiple languages

}}

Microsoft Learn is a library of technical documentation and training for end users, developers, and IT professionals who work with Microsoft products. Microsoft Learn was introduced in September 2018.{{Cite web |last=Sandquist| first=Jeff |date=May 4, 2016 |title=Introducing Microsoft.com/Learn |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamblog/introducing-ms-learn |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=Microsoft Learn Team Blog |language=en}} In 2022, Microsoft Docs, the technical documentation library that had replaced MSDN and TechNet in 2016, was moved to Microsoft Learn.{{Cite web |date=2022-09-21 |title=Microsoft Docs moves to new home at Microsoft Learn |url=https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-docs-moves-to-new-home-at-microsoft-learn/ |access-date=2023-11-21 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Gola |first=Nishant |date=2022-09-26 |title=Microsoft moves its documentation from Docs to Learn |url=https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-to-move-its-documentation-from-docs-to-learn-107285/ |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=TheWindowsClub News |language=en-us}}

Structure and features

The site's information is organized into seven topic areas:

= Documentation =

Originally the separate site Microsoft Docs, this area contains a library of technical instructions and specifications for Microsoft's products. It is organized into over 60 groups based on product or technology, such as .NET, SQL Server, Visual Studio, and Windows.

= Training =

This area contains online training modules and courses organized into three areas: Training Paths, Career Paths, and Student Hub. Modules and courses consist of a series of articles that include exercises and are available in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Examples of modules and courses include Introduction to Git, Write your first C# code, and Explore Azure Pipelines.

= Credentials =

This area provides information and resources for obtaining Microsoft Certifications and Applied Skills: ways to show objective proof of knowledge and skill in using Microsoft products for career advancement. Available certifications include: Microsoft Certified Educator and Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert

= Q&A =

This is a forum for asking and answering questions about Microsoft products and technologies.

= Code samples =

Originally the separate site MSDN Gallery,{{Cite web |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamblog/msdn-code-gallery-retired |title=MSDN Code Gallery Has Retired |last=Speight |first=April |date=2022-06-07 |publisher=Microsoft Learn|access-date=2023-11-21}} this is a repository of community-authored code samples and projects. Articles containing code samples are organized by product or programming language.

= Assessments =

This area provides free self-service online evaluations of business strategies and workloads in administering Microsoft Azure deployments.

= Shows =

This is a repository of video programs that cover various topics concerning Microsoft products and technologies.

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